Governance refers to the processes and structures that guide decision-making. It involves the distribution of power and authority. Effective governance ensures accountability and transparency. It shapes policies that affect citizens' lives. In India, governance is influenced by its diverse culture and legal framework. The Constitution provides a foundation for democratic practices. Good governance promotes social justice and economic development.
The government is actively working to standardise the application of the ‘creamy layer’ criterion in reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs). This move aims to ensure fairness and...
The Union Home Ministry recently clarified in the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir can nominate five members...
The state of Indian universities in 2025 reflects decades of political interference. Governments at both central and state levels have encroached on university autonomy. This has led to...
India’s federal structure and democratic ideals face renewed debate in 2025. Recent calls to remove the words ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ from the Constitution’s preamble have revived discussions on...
The state Assembly of Goa recently witnessed a strong demand from legislators across party lines to legalise bull fighting, locally known as dhirio or dhiri. This traditional sport...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently intensified scrutiny of Bihar’s voter rolls through a Special Intensive Review (SIR). This exercise has raised serious concerns about the...
Academic freedom remains a critical issue in higher education globally. Recently, Indian universities face increasing restrictions on teaching, research, and expression. These constraints affect knowledge creation and the...
Behavioural science is increasingly shaping tax compliance policies worldwide in 2025. Governments now integrate insights from psychology, economics, and linguistics to improve voluntary tax conformity. Traditional tax systems...
Recent events have brought renewed attention to the concept of necropolitics. This idea explains how political power controls who lives and who dies. It shows why some deaths...
India’s welfare system is undergoing a major transformation driven by digital technology. With over a billion Aadhaar enrolments and 1,206 schemes linked to the Direct Benefit Transfer system,...
